Move from Bench to Inkle

Inkle provides software and services for tax filings & bookkeeping for US businesses.



Use code BENCH-INK for a free Bench Migration, 25% off our Monthly Bookkeeping Plan for 3 months, plus a free state annual report and 1099 filing in the first year.

Trusted by hundreds of  US businesses

Let’s compare

We could give you a 1000 reasons to switch to Inkle. But let’s talk about the most important one- simplicity.
Tax and Accounting software doesn’t have to be needlessly complex, and that’s exactly why we’re a better option.

Areas and Features
Books Software
Bookkeeping Service
Tax Software
Tax Service
Stripe
User Interface
Simple, elegant and easy to consume UI for founders
Complex, hard to decode
Chat
Comes with an inbuilt chat feature called Inkle Chat where you can communicate with Inkle Agents, accounting experts and as well as our CEO
Single inbuilt chat feature that is hard to navigate


API connections
You get direct API connections to Brex, Mercury, and Ramp
No
Metrics
The dashboard comes with a detailed metrics screen that updates in real-time
No detailed metrics screen

AI Categorization
We empower your bookkeepers with AI
Incorrect AI categroization
Response time
24hr response time on chat + zoom + call or speak directly with the CEO
Delayed responses
Finalised books delivery
Dedicated accountant - ensuring timely delivery of books
Delivery of finalised books is always delayed
Cancellation
One click cancel within app
Hard to cancel
Excel downloads
Easily download financials in excel including Balance Sheet, Income Statement in General Ledger
Hard to download

Pricing
Monthly
Yearly

Here’s what our customers love about us

Founders love using our software, and we reciprocate by ensuring they are always compliant

Incredible software & an extremely detail-oriented team. Must have for founders wanting to save time without sacrificing quality.

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Clayton Jacobs

CEO @ CreatorDB

Nothing comes close to what Inkle offers for US Taxes and Compliance. Their product has a simple and easy-to-use UI with streamlined processes.

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Nikolay Bonev

CTO & Co-Founder @ Shelf.nu

Inkle is a must for US-entity founders - amazing customer service and results at a very affordable price.

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Fernando Braun

CEO & Co-Founder @ 2250

For all Bench customers, 
we got you covered!

As you’re already aware, Bench is shutting down its services and asking everyone to move to a different platform for their accounting and taxes. They will be providing more details on how to download your data by December 30th, 2024. The last date to access your data on Bench is March 7th, 2025.

As of now, their portal is no longer accessible. If you migrate to Inkle, our team will be available, every step of the way, to make this move as smooth as possible.

Migrate now

Migration steps from Bench to Inkle

  1. Download data from Bench - Our team will download accounting and tax data from Bench
  2. Import data to Inkle - Our team will import accounting and tax data from Bench to Inkle
  3. Setup Entity details and get personalised tax deadlines
  4. Connect bank accounts
  5. Introduction to your accounting team
  6. Ongoing support on monthy basis

Offer Details

  • 🎁 Free State Annual Report filing for the first year 
  • 🎁 Free 1099 (payments to US contractors) package for the first year 
  • 🎁 25% off on Inkle bookkeeping services for the first 3 months

Note: 
* Only for Bench customers.

FAQs

What is Inkle?

Inkle is an accounting and tax SaaS platform that provides US startups with software and services to automate state and federal filings, bookkeeping, and more. With hundreds of US companies as customers, Inkle provides dedicated software and support to startups from their inception.

Does Inkle provide software, services, or both?

Inkle offers founders accounting software and bookkeeping services with flexible options: you can either manage your own books using our software or have our team handle the bookkeeping for you

Does Inkle support cash or accrual method?

Inkle supports both cash & accrual based accounting through its software & services - you can pick what works best for your business

Will Inkle migrate all my bench data?

Yes! Founders, don't worry - Inkle will take responsibility to mirgrate all your data from Bench, as next steps become clear

Is it free to migrate from Bench to Inkle?

Yes, migration is free.

Why wouldn't I just migrate to QuickBooks given that I've been burnt once already by a proprietary platform?

It’s a valid concern, especially if you’ve had a frustrating experience before. While platforms like QuickBooks focus on providing generalized accounting tools, Inkle goes further by combining cutting-edge software with personalized bookkeeping services tailored specifically for startup founders.

Our approach is designed to adapt to your needs, whether you want to use the platform yourself or let our experts handle the heavy lifting. Plus, our focus on compliance and tax filings ensures your business stays on track without the complexity.

Unlike traditional tools, Inkle evolves with the accounting landscape, ensuring you're always leveraging the most efficient and up-to-date practices. By choosing Inkle, you’re not just investing in software—you’re getting a partner focused on your success.

Can I migrate off Inkle Books?

Yes, we understand your hesitation as a founder here. Migrating off Inkle Books is a simple, one click process. Our team will take all your data from Inkle Books and ensure evertthing is set up on the software you chose to migrate to.

What is the starting cost of Inkle Bookkeeping?

Inkle bookkeeping services start from as low as $1/transaction for cash based accounting & $99/month for accrual based accounting

Still have questions?

Reach out to our support team if you have any additional questions regarding filing.

Crafted for small businesses

We empower small businesses with software and expert service, giving you the peace of mind to grow your business—all without breaking the bank.

Involve the team

  • Add your team
  • Chat & track tasks

Accounting,
Taxes & Compliance
within one platform

Sales Tax Filings
Transfer Pricing
Registered Agent
Mailroom
Deadlines
Filings
Accounting
Invoicing

Ready to take the next step? We would love to help you